Ima Foundation
Ima Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports 602 grants totaling $831,453 to charitable organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ima Foundation at a glance
In short: Ima Foundation gave $831K across 602 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Kansas. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $831,453
- -57.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 602
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,381
- -53.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $430
- Total assets
- $11,379,068
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (311 of 590, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ima Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 430 E Douglas Ave Suite 400, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 267-9221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ima Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simply Hygiene Inc ($28K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
2,391 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,388 grants of 2,391 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (18%), Colorado (17%), California (13%), New York (7%), and Washington (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 602 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ima Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 311 of 590 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $871; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $550 repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 346% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2021) to $2.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 602 grants totaling $831K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Hygiene Inc Park City, KS | Program Services | $27,500 |
| Metropolitan State University of DE Denver, CO | Program Services | $22,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas Cit Kansas City, MO | Program Services | $20,110 |
| Ima Financial Group Inc Associate Chantilly, VA | Program Services | $16,581 |
| Lifting up Westchester Inc White Plains, NY | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO | Program Services | $11,580 |
| Starlight Theatre Association of Ka Kansas City, MO | Program Services | $11,266 |
| Sound Tukwila, WA | Program Services | $11,000 |
| CASA of Lane County Springfield, OR | Program Services | $10,550 |
| Highview Denver, CO | Program Services | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,379,068 | $1,995,664 | $1,398,564 | $831,453 | 602 | $1,836,763 | $319,246 | $530,167 |
| 2024 | $10,418,402 | $4,491,161 | $2,312,366 | $1,970,825 | 661 | $2,493,100 | $2,263,983 | $476,155 |
| 2023 | $8,149,787 | $2,247,670 | $1,533,423 | $1,082,425 | 469 | $1,082,425 | $223,161 | $419,987 |
| 2022 | $7,445,297 | $1,804,850 | $1,358,433 | $1,157,697 | 462 | $1,157,697 | $533,405 | $406,146 |
| 2021 | $6,994,270 | $1,197,003 | $555,546 | $424,713 | 197 | $424,713 | $886,417 | $390,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ima Foundation reported a distributable amount of $530K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Simply Hygiene says its mission is to empower people with essential hygiene products that promote health and hope. Lifting Up Westchester says it supports people who have lost housing or are struggling to meet basic needs. Other 2025 grantees describe work in behavioral healthcare, child advocacy, career readiness and mentorship, and wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 602 grants totaling $831,453. Individual grants ranged from $10 to $27,500, with a median of $430.
Among the largest reported grants were $27,500 to Simply Hygiene Inc.; $22,500 to Metropolitan State University of Denver; $20,110 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City; $16,581 to IMA Financial Group Inc. Associate; and $15,000 to Lifting Up Westchester Inc. All were listed for program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeana Hutchings as board chair; Amy Venturi as secretary; Colleen Savoie as treasurer; and Robert Cohen, Jordyn Arons, Cory Ryan, Mike Morey, Josie Martinez, and Michael Condon as trustees. Ruth Rohs is listed as president.
Ima Foundation is led by Ruth Rohs, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Rohs
President
Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeana Hutchings
Board Chair
Trustee → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordyn Arons
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Condon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Morey
Trustee
Trustee → Tustee, 2024
Tustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josie Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Ryan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Venturi
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Savoie
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Laurie Hoag- Winkler (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mikaela Gibson (2023–2024) — Community Re
- Former: Herb Catausan (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie Hoag-Winkler (2023) — Board Chair
- Former: J. Todd Chanon (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kyle Orndorff (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Sandy (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Robert Reiter (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ima Foundation
How much does Ima Foundation give each year?
Ima Foundation gave $831K across 602 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 661 grants.
What is Ima Foundation's typical grant size?
Ima Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $430, and its average grant was $1,381, across 602 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ima Foundation that year got $871 on average.
Where does Ima Foundation give grants?
Ima Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (45 grants), Denver, CO (43 grants), Kansas City, MO (22 grants) and New York, NY (18 grants).
Does Ima Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 602 grants with a stated purpose on Ima Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (602 grants).
Who are Ima Foundation's largest grantees?
Ima Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Simply Hygiene Inc ($27,500), Metropolitan State University of DE ($22,500) and Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas Cit ($20,110), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ima Foundation?
Ima Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $530K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ima Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Simply Hygiene says its mission is to empower people with essential hygiene products that promote health and hope. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ima Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ima Foundation's EIN?
Ima Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7432160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ima Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ima Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ima-foundation-morg_0164970b8e964ff6903605404cc0df70
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